Operating Manual

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Top-mounted seed drills AD-P 303 Super AD-P 403 Super

MG3372 BAG0061-2 10.14

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Reading the instruction manual and to adhere to it should not appear to be inconvenient and superfluous as it is not enough to hear from others and to realise that a machine is good, to buy it and to believe that now everything would work by itself. The person concerned would not only harm himself but also make the mistake of blaming the machine for the reason of a possible failure instead of himself. In order to ensure a good success one should go into the mind of a thing or make himself familiar with every part of the machine and to get acquainted with its handling. Only this way, you would be satisfied both with the machine as also with yourself. To achieve this is the purpose of this instruction manual.

Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872.

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Identification data Identification data

Enter the machine identification data here. You will find the identifica-tion data on the rating plate.

Machine ident. no.: (10-digit)

Type: AD-P 03 Super Year of manufacture: Basic weight (kg): Permissible total weight (kg): Maximum load (kg):

Manufacturer's address

AMAZONEN-WERKE

H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG

Postfach 51

D-49202

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Hasbergen

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-0

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234

amazone@amazone.de

Spare part orders

Spare parts lists are freely accessible in the spare parts portal at www.amazone.de.

Please send orders to your AMAZONE specialist retailer.

Formalities of the operating manual

Document number: MG3372

Compilation date: 10.14

Copyright AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG, 2014 All rights reserved.

Reprinting, even of sections, only possible with the approval of AMA-ZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG.

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Foreword Foreword

Dear Customer,

You have chosen one of the quality products from the wide product range of AMAZONEN-WERKE, H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG. We thank you for your confidence in our products.

On receiving the machine, check to see if it was damaged during transport or if parts are missing. Using the delivery note, check that the machine was delivered in full including the ordered special equip-ment. Damage can only be rectified if problems are signalled immedi-ately.

Before first putting into operation, read and understand this operating manual, and particularly the safety information. Only after careful reading will you be able to benefit from the full scope of your newly purchased machine.

Please ensure that all the machine operators have read this operating manual before commissioning the machine.

Should you have any questions or problems, please consult this op-erating manual or contact your local service partner.

Regular maintenance and timely replacement of worn or damaged parts increases the lifespan of your machine.

User evaluation

Dear Reader,

We update our operating manuals regularly. Your suggestions for improvement help us to create ever more user-friendly manuals. Send us your suggestions by fax.

AMAZONEN-WERKE

H. DREYER GmbH & Co. KG

Postfach 51

D-49202

Tel.:

Fax:

E-mail:

Hasbergen

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-0

+ 49 (0) 5405 501-234

amazone@amazone.de

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Table of Contents

1 User Information ........................................................................................ 10 1.1 Purpose of the document ....................................................................................................... 10 1.1 Locations in the operating manual ......................................................................................... 10 1.2 Diagrams used ....................................................................................................................... 10

2 General safety instructions ....................................................................... 11 2.1 Obligations and liability .......................................................................................................... 11 2.2 Representation of safety symbols .......................................................................................... 13 2.3 Organisational measures ....................................................................................................... 14 2.4 Safety and protection equipment ........................................................................................... 14 2.5 Informal safety measures ....................................................................................................... 14 2.6 Training of personnel ............................................................................................................. 15 2.7 Safety measures in normal operation .................................................................................... 16 2.8 Dangers from residual energy................................................................................................ 16 2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination ..................................................................... 16 2.10 Structural changes ................................................................................................................. 17 2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and auxiliary materials ........................................................................ 18 2.11 Cleaning and disposal ............................................................................................................ 18 2.12 User workstation .................................................................................................................... 18 2.13 Warning symbols and other labels on the machine ............................................................... 19 2.13.1 Positioning of warning symbols and other labels ................................................................... 25 2.14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed.................................................................. 27 2.15 Safety-conscious working ...................................................................................................... 27 2.16 Safety information for the operator ........................................................................................ 28 2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention information ............................................................. 28 2.16.2 Hydraulic system .................................................................................................................... 32 2.16.3 Electrical system .................................................................................................................... 33 2.16.4 Attached tools ........................................................................................................................ 34 2.16.5 Operation of the seed drill ...................................................................................................... 35 2.16.6 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs ....................................................................................... 35

3 Loading and unloading ............................................................................. 36 4 Product description ................................................................................... 37 4.1 Overview of subassemblies ................................................................................................... 37 4.2 Assemblies of the machine .................................................................................................... 38 4.3 Safety and protection equipment ........................................................................................... 41 4.4 Overview – Supply lines between the tractor and the machine ............................................. 42 4.4.1 Hydraulic connections ............................................................................................................ 42 4.4.2 Data cable .............................................................................................................................. 43 4.4.3 Power connection for road transportation .............................................................................. 43 4.5 Transportation equipment ...................................................................................................... 44 4.6 Intended use .......................................................................................................................... 46 4.7 Danger area and danger points ............................................................................................. 47 4.8 Rating plate and CE mark ...................................................................................................... 48 4.9 Technical data ........................................................................................................................ 49 4.9.1 Technical data for the calculation of tractor weights and tractor axle loads .......................... 49 4.10 Necessary tractor equipment ................................................................................................. 51 4.11 Noise production data ............................................................................................................ 51

5 Structure and function .............................................................................. 52 5.1 AMALOG+ on-board computer (optional) .............................................................................. 53 5.2 AMADRILL+ on-board computer (optional) ........................................................................... 54 5.3 AMATRON 3 on-board computer (optional) .......................................................................... 55 5.4 Hopper and loading board ..................................................................................................... 56

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Table of Contents 5.4.1 Digital fill level monitoring (optional) ...................................................................................... 56 5.5 Dosing ................................................................................................................................... 57 5.5.1 Dosing rollers ........................................................................................................................ 58 5.5.2 Overview of dosing rollers ..................................................................................................... 59 5.5.3 Table Seed dosing rollers ..................................................................................................... 60 5.5.4 Seed rate adjustment at Vario gearbox................................................................................. 61 5.5.5 Seed rate remote control, hydraulic on the Vario gearbox (optional) ................................... 62 5.5.6 Seed rate setting, electronic on the Vario gearbox (optional) ............................................... 62 5.5.7 Seed rate adjustment with full dosing (optional) ................................................................... 63 5.5.8 Calibration test ...................................................................................................................... 65 5.6 Blower fan ............................................................................................................................. 66 5.6.1 Blower fan with hydraulic drive .............................................................................................. 67 5.7 Distributor head ..................................................................................................................... 68 5.8 Star wheel / Impulse wheel ................................................................................................... 69 5.9 RoTeC and RoTeC+ control coulters (optional equipment) .................................................. 71 5.10 Coulter pressure .................................................................................................................... 72 5.10.1 Coulter pressure (adjusted with the calibration crank) .......................................................... 72 5.10.2 Coulter pressure adjustment, hydraulic (optional) ................................................................ 73 5.11 Exact harrow (optional equipment) ....................................................................................... 74 5.11.1 Exact harrow tine position ..................................................................................................... 74 5.11.2 Exact harrow pressure adjustment ........................................................................................ 75 5.11.3 Hydr. exact harrow pressure adjustment (optional) .............................................................. 75 5.12 Roller harrow (optional equipment) ....................................................................................... 76 5.13 Track markers ....................................................................................................................... 76 5.14 Creating tramlines (Option) ................................................................................................... 77 5.14.1 Examples for creating tramlines ............................................................................................ 79 5.14.2 Tramline rhythm 4, 6 and 8 ................................................................................................... 81 5.14.3 Tramline control 2 and 21 ..................................................................................................... 82 5.14.4 Working with half working width (partial width) ..................................................................... 83 5.14.5 Tramline marker (optional) .................................................................................................... 83

6 Commissioning ......................................................................................... 84 6.1 Checking the suitability of the tractor .................................................................................... 85 6.1.1 Calculating the actual values for the total tractor weight, tractor axle loads and load

capacities, as well as the minimum ballast ........................................................................... 86 6.1.1.1 Data required for the calculation ........................................................................................... 87 6.1.1.2 Calculation of the required minimum ballasting at the front GV min of the tractor to

ensure steering capability ..................................................................................................... 88 6.1.1.3 Calculation of the actual front axle load of the tractor TV tat ................................................... 88 6.1.1.4 Calculation of the actual total weight of the combined tractor and machine ......................... 88 6.1.1.5 Calculation of the actual rear axle load of the tractor TH tat ................................................... 88 6.1.1.6 Tractor tyre load-bearing capacity ......................................................................................... 88 6.1.1.7 Table ..................................................................................................................................... 89 6.2 Securing the tractor / machine against unintentional start-up and rolling ............................. 90 6.3 Installation regulations for the hydraulic fan drive connection .............................................. 91 6.3.1 Initial fitting of road safety bar holders (specialist workshop) ............................................... 92

7 Coupling and uncoupling the machine ................................................... 93 7.1 Hydraulic hose lines .............................................................................................................. 94 7.1.1 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines ......................................................................................... 94 7.1.2 Uncoupling the hydraulic hose lines ...................................................................................... 95 7.2 Connecting top-mounted seed drill ....................................................................................... 95 7.2.1 Connecting the pressure gauge ............................................................................................ 99 7.3 Uncoupling the top-mounted seed drill from the cultivator .................................................. 100

8 Settings .................................................................................................... 103 8.1 Setting the level sensor ....................................................................................................... 103 8.2 Inserting the dosing roller into the dosing unit .................................................................... 104 8.3 Steps used with roller harrow .............................................................................................. 106

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Table of Contents 8.3.1 Moving the steps to transport and working position ............................................................ 106 8.4 Filling the hopper ................................................................................................................. 107 8.5 Setting the sowing rate with a calibration test ...................................................................... 108 8.5.1 Adjusting sowing rate with calibration test on machines with Vario gearbox without

seed rate remote control ...................................................................................................... 109 8.5.1.1 Determining the gearbox setting using the calculating disc rule .......................................... 112 8.5.2 Adjusting sowing rate with calibration test on machines with hydraulic seed rate

remote control ...................................................................................................................... 113 8.5.3 Adjusting the sowing rate with calibration test on machines with Vario gearbox and

with electronic seed rate adjustment ................................................................................... 115 8.5.4 Adjusting sowing rate with calibration test on machines with full dosing ............................ 116 8.6 Setting the blower fan speed for blower fans with hydraulic drive ...................................... 117 8.6.1 Setting at the pressure relief valve with round outer contour .............................................. 118 8.6.1.1 Setting the blower fan speed via the flow control valve of the tractor.................................. 118 8.6.1.2 Adjusting the blower fan speed on the machine's pressure relief valve .............................. 118 8.6.2 Setting at the pressure relief valve with hexagon outer contour .......................................... 119 8.6.2.1 Setting the blower fan speed via the flow control valve of the tractor.................................. 119 8.6.2.2 Adjusting the blower fan speed on the machine's pressure relief valve .............................. 119 8.7 Adjusting coulter pressure / seed placement depth ............................................................. 120 8.7.1 Setting the coulter pressure (mechanical coulter pressure adjustment).............................. 120 8.7.2 Setting the coulter pressure (hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment) ................................. 121 8.7.3 Adjusting the depth guide discs ........................................................................................... 122 8.8 Adjusting the exact harrow ................................................................................................... 124 8.8.1 Exact harrow tine position .................................................................................................... 124 8.8.2 Exact harrow pressure adjustment ...................................................................................... 126 8.8.3 Exact harrow pressure adjustment (hydraulic) .................................................................... 126 8.8.4 Moving the exact harrow to the working / transport position ............................................... 127 8.8.4.1 Move the exact harrow into the working position ................................................................. 127 8.8.4.2 Moving the exact harrow to transport position ..................................................................... 127 8.9 Adjusting the roller harrow ................................................................................................... 128 8.9.1 Setting harrow tines (roller harrow with upper guide bar) .................................................... 128 8.9.1.1 Adjusting the angle of the harrow tines ................................................................................ 128 8.9.1.2 Adjusting the working depth of the harrow tines .................................................................. 128 8.9.2 Adjusting harrow tines (roller harrow with carrier handle) ................................................... 129 8.9.2.1 Adjusting the angle of the harrow tines ................................................................................ 129 8.9.2.2 Adjusting the working depth of the harrow tines .................................................................. 129 8.9.3 Adjusting the roller contact pressure to the soil and checking ............................................. 130 8.10 Moving the track marker to the working / transport position ................................................ 131 8.10.1 Move track marker to working position ................................................................................ 131 8.10.2 Move track marker to transport position .............................................................................. 133 8.11 Setting the tramline rhythm/counter on the on-board computer .......................................... 134 8.11.1 Half-sided switching off ........................................................................................................ 134 8.12 Moving the tramline marker to the working / transport position ........................................... 135 8.12.1 Move the tramline marker to working position ..................................................................... 135 8.12.2 Move the tramline marker to transport position ................................................................... 136 8.13 Road safety bar .................................................................................................................... 137 8.13.1 Road safety bar in road transport position ........................................................................... 137 8.13.2 Moving the road safety bar to parking position .................................................................... 137 8.14 Star wheel positions ............................................................................................................. 138 8.14.1 Move the star wheel to the transport position ...................................................................... 139 8.14.2 Moving the star wheel to calibration position ....................................................................... 140 8.14.3 Moving the star wheel to the operational position................................................................ 140 8.15 Moving the impulse wheel into transport/operational position ............................................. 142 8.15.1 Moving the impulse wheel to working position ..................................................................... 142 8.15.2 Moving the impulse wheel to transport position ................................................................... 142

9 Transportation ......................................................................................... 143 9.1 Putting the sowing combination (up to 30 m wide) in road transport position ..................... 143 9.2 Legal regulations and safety ................................................................................................ 144

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Table of Contents 10 Use of the machine ................................................................................. 148 10.1 Moving the machine from the transport position to the working position ............................ 149 10.2 Starting work ....................................................................................................................... 149 10.3 Checks ................................................................................................................................ 150 10.3.1 Checking the placement depth of the seed ......................................................................... 150 10.4 During the work ................................................................................................................... 151 10.4.1 Switching off the tramline counter (STOP button) ............................................................... 151 10.4.2 Checking the distributor head for impurities ........................................................................ 151 10.4.3 Soil tilling without seeding ................................................................................................... 152 10.5 Turning at end of the field ................................................................................................... 153 10.6 End of work in the field ........................................................................................................ 154 10.7 Emptying the hopper and/or seed dosing unit .................................................................... 155 10.7.1 Emptying the hopper ........................................................................................................... 155 10.7.2 Emptying seed dosing unit .................................................................................................. 155

11 Faults ........................................................................................................ 158 11.1 Residual seed volume indicator .......................................................................................... 158 11.2 Shearing of the track marker boom ..................................................................................... 159 11.3 Deviations between the preset and actual sowing rates ..................................................... 159 11.3.1 Slippage of the star wheel ................................................................................................... 160

12 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs ....................................................... 161 12.1 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 161 12.2 Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 162 12.2.1 Cleaning the distributor head (specialist workshop) ........................................................... 163 12.2.2 Shutdown of the machine over a long period of time .......................................................... 164 12.3 Lubrication regulations ........................................................................................................ 164 12.3.1 Lubricants ............................................................................................................................ 165 12.3.2 Lubrication points – overview .............................................................................................. 165 12.4 Service plan – overview ...................................................................................................... 166 12.4.1 Visual inspection of the upper and lower link pins .............................................................. 167 12.4.2 Servicing the sowing shaft bearing ..................................................................................... 167 12.4.3 Checking the oil level in the Vario gearbox ......................................................................... 168 12.4.4 Maintenance of roller chains and chain wheels .................................................................. 168 12.4.5 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines .......................................................................... 169 12.4.5.1 Labelling hydraulic hose lines ............................................................................................. 170 12.4.5.2 Installation and removal of hydraulic hose lines ................................................................. 171 12.5 Specialist workshop adjustment work ................................................................................. 172 12.5.1 Adjusting the track width of the cultivating tractor (specialist workshop) ............................ 172 12.5.2 Adjusting the track width of the cultivating tractor (specialist workshop) ............................ 173 12.5.3 Switch the chain wheels in chain drive (specialist workshop) ............................................. 175 12.6 Screw tightening torques ..................................................................................................... 176

13 Hydraulic system diagrams .................................................................... 177 13.1 Hydraulic system diagram AD-P 303/403 Super ................................................................ 177

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User Information 1 User Information

The User Information section provides information on how to use the operating manual.

1.1 Purpose of the document

This operating manual

• describes the operation and maintenance of the machine.

• provides important information on safe and efficient handling of the machine.

• is a component part of the machine and should always be kept with the machine or the traction vehicle.

• should be kept in a safe place for future use.

1.1 Locations in the operating manual

All the directions specified in the operating manual are always seen from the direction of travel.

1.2 Diagrams used

Instructions for action and reactions

Work to be carried out by the operator is shown in the form of num-bered instructions. Always keep to the order of the handling instruc-tions. The reaction to the handling instructions is given by an arrow. Example:

1. Instruction for action 1

→ Reaction of the machine to handling instruction 1

2. Instruction for action 2

Lists

Lists without an essential order are shown as a list with bullets. Ex-ample:

• Point 1

• Point 2

Item numbers in diagrams

Numbers in round brackets refer to the item numbers in the diagrams. The first number refers to the diagram and the second number to the item in the figure.

Example (Fig. 3/6):

• Figure 3

• Item 6

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General safety instructions 2 General safety instructions

This section contains important information on safe operation of the machine.

2.1 Obligations and liability

Comply with the instructions in the operating manual

Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a basic requirement for safe handling and fault-free machine operation.

Obligations of the operator

The operator is obliged only to let those people work with/on the ma-chine who • are aware of the basic workplace safety information and accident

prevention regulations. • have been trained in working with/on the machine. • have read and understood this operating manual.

The operator is obliged • to keep all the warning pictograms on the machine in a legible

state. • to replace damaged warning pictograms.

If you still have queries, please contact the manufacturer.

Obligations of the user

Before starting work, anyone charged with working with/on the ma-chine is obliged

• to comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and acci-dent prevention regulations.

• to read and understand the section "General safety information" of this operating manual.

• to read the section "Warning symbols and other labels on the machine" in this operating manual and to follow the safety in-structions represented by the warning symbols when operating the machine.

• to get to know the machine. • to read the sections of this operating manual, important for carry-

ing out your work.

If the user discovers that a function is not working properly, then they must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the task of the user or if the user does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge, then they should report this fault to their superior (operator).

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General safety instructions Risks in handling the machine

The machine has been constructed to the state-of-the-art and the recognised rules of safety. However, there may be risks and re-strictions which occur when operating the machine

• for the health and safety of the user or third persons,

• for the machine,

• for other goods.

Only use the machine

• for the purpose for which it was intended.

• in a perfect state of repair.

Eliminate any faults immediately which could impair safety.

Guarantee and liability

Our "General conditions of sales and business" are always applicable. These shall be available to the operator, at the latest on the comple-tion of the contract. Guarantee and liability claims for damage to peo-ple or goods will be excluded if they can be traced back to one or more of the following causes:

• Improper use of the machine.

• Improper installation, commissioning, operation and mainte-nance of the machine.

• Operation of the machine with defective safety equipment or improperly attached or non-functioning safety equipment.

• Non-compliance with the instructions in the operating manual regarding commissioning, operation and maintenance.

• Independently-executed construction changes to the machine.

• Insufficient monitoring of machine parts that are subject to wear.

• Improperly executed repairs.

• Catastrophic events as a result of the impact of foreign objects or force majeure.

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General safety instructions 2.2 Representation of safety symbols

Safety instructions are indicated by the triangular safety symbol and the highlighted signal word. The signal word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) describes the gravity of the risk and has the following sig-nificance:

DANGER

Indicates an immediate high risk which will result in death or serious physical injury (loss of body parts or long term dam-age) if not avoided.

If the instructions are not followed, then this will result in im-mediate death or serious physical injury.

WARNING

Indicates a medium risk, which could result in death or (serious) physical injury if not avoided.

If the instructions are not followed, then this may result in death or serious physical injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a low risk which could incur minor or medium level physical injury or damage to property if not avoided.

IMPORTANT

Indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity required for proper machine handling.

Non-compliance with these instructions can cause faults on the ma-chine or in the environment.

NOTE

Indicates handling tips and particularly useful information.

These instructions will help you to use all the functions of your ma-chine to the optimum.

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General safety instructions 2.3 Organisational measures

The operator must provide the necessary personal protective equip-ment, such as:

• Safety glasses

• Protective shoes

• Protective suit

• Skin protection, etc.

The operating manual

• must always be kept at the place at which the machine is oper-ated.

• must always be easily accessible for the user and maintenance personnel.

Check all the available safety equipment regularly.

2.4 Safety and protection equipment

Before each operation of the machine, all the safety and protection equipment must be properly attached and fully functional. Check all the safety and protection equipment regularly.

Faulty safety equipment

Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations.

2.5 Informal safety measures

As well as all the safety information in this operating manual, comply with the general, national regulations pertaining to accident prevention and environmental protection.

When driving on public roads and routes, then you should comply with the statutory road traffic regulations.

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General safety instructions 2.6 Training of personnel

Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work with/on the machine. The operator must clearly specify the responsi-bilities of the people charged with operation, maintenance and repair work.

People being trained may only work with/on the machine under the supervision of an experienced person.

People

Activity

Person special-ly trained for the

activity 1) Trained person

2) Person with specialist

training (specialist work-shop) 3)

Loading/Transport X X X

Putting into operation X

Set-up, tool installation X

Operation X

Maintenance X

Troubleshooting and fault elimina-tion

X X

Disposal X

Legend: X..permitted ..not permitted

1) A person who can assume a specific task and who can carry out this task for an appropriately qualified company.

2) A person shall be considered as having been instructed if they have been instructed in the tasks they have to carry out and in the possible risks in the case of improper behaviour, and have also been informed about the necessary safety equipment and safety measures.

3) People with specialist technical training shall be considered as a specialist. Due to their specialist training and their knowledge of the appropriate regulations, they can evaluate the work that has been assigned to them and detect possible dangers.

Comment: A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtained

through long term activity in the appropriate field of work.

Only a specialist workshop may carry out maintenance and repair work on the machine, if such work is additionally marked "Specialist workshop". The personnel of a specialist workshop shall possess the appropriate knowledge and suitable aids (tools, lifting and support equipment) for carrying out the maintenance and repair work on the machine in a way which is both appropriate and safe.

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General safety instructions 2.7 Safety measures in normal operation

Only operate the machine if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional.

Check the machine at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and protection equipment.

2.8 Dangers from residual energy

Note that there may be residual mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic energy on the machine.

Use appropriate measures to inform the operating personnel. You can find detailed information in the relevant sections of this operating manual.

2.9 Maintenance and repair work, fault elimination

Carry out prescribed setting, maintenance and inspection work in good time.

Secure all media such as compressed air and the hydraulic system against unintentional start-up.

Carefully fix and secure larger subassemblies to lifting gear when carrying out replacement work.

Check all the screw connections for a firm seat. On completing maintenance work, check the function of safety and protection equip-ment.

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General safety instructions 2.10 Structural changes

You may make no changes, expansions or modifications to the ma-chine without the authorisation of AMAZONEN-WERKE. This is also valid when welding support parts.

Any expansion or modification work shall require the written approval of AMAZONEN-WERKE. Only use the modification and accessory parts released by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit, for example, remains valid in accordance with national and interna-tional regulations.

Vehicles with an official type approval or with equipment connected to a vehicle with a valid type approval or approval for road transport according to the German road traffic regulations must be in the state specified by the approval.

WARNING

Risk of being crushed, cut, caught, drawn in or struck if support-ing parts break.

It is forbidden to: • drill holes in the frame or on the chassis. • increase the size of existing holes on the frame or the chassis. • weld support parts.

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General safety instructions 2.10.1 Spare and wear parts and auxiliary materials

Immediately replace any machine parts which are not in a perfect state.

Use only genuine AMAZONE spare and wear parts or parts approved by AMAZONEN-WERKE so that the operating permit retains its validi-ty in accordance with national and international regulations. The use of wear and spare parts from third parties does not guarantee that they have been constructed in a way as to meet the requirements placed on them.

AMAZONEN-WERKE accepts no liability for damage arising from the use of non-released spare parts, wear parts or auxiliary materials.

2.11 Cleaning and disposal

Handle and dispose of any materials used carefully, in particular

• when carrying out work on lubrication systems and equipment and

• when cleaning using solvents.

2.12 User workstation

The machine may be operated by only one person sitting in the driv-er's seat of the tractor.

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General safety instructions 2.13 Warning symbols and other labels on the machine

Always keep all the warning symbols of the machine clean and in a clearly legible condition. Replace illegible warning pictograms. You can obtain the warning symbols from your dealer using the order number (e.g. MD075).

Warning symbols - structure

Warning symbols mark hazardous areas on the machine and warn against residual dangers. At these points, there are permanent or unexpected dangers. A warning symbol consists of two parts:

Field 1

is a symbol describing the danger, surrounded by a triangular safety symbol. Field 2 is a symbol showing how to avoid the danger.

Warning symbols - explanation

The column Order number and explanation provides an explanation of the neighbouring warning pictogram. The description of the warning symbols is always the same and specifies, in the following order:

1. A description of the danger.

For example: Risk of cutting or severing!

2. The consequence of non-observance of the risk-avoidance in-structions.

For example: Causes serious injuries to fingers or hands.

3. Instructions for avoiding the danger.

For example: Do not touch machine parts until they have come to a complete stop.

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General safety instructions Order number and explanation Warning symbols

MD076

Danger of hands or arms being drawn in and/or caught by moving parts involved in the power transmission!

This danger can result in extremely serious inju-ries resulting in the loss of limbs.

Never open or remove safety equipment, • as long as the tractor engine is running with

a connected PTO shaft / hydraulic system / electronic system

• or the ground wheel drive is moving.

MD077

Risk of arms being caught or drawn into the machine, caused by accessible, moving parts involved in the work process. This danger can result in extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries.

Never reach into the danger area, • as long as the tractor engine is running with

a connected PTO shaft / hydraulic system / electronic system

• or the ground wheel drive is moving.

MD078

Risk of fingers or hands being crushed by accessible moving parts of the machine. This danger can result in extremely serious inju-ries resulting in the loss of limbs.

Never reach into the danger area when the trac-tor engine is running with the PTO shaft or hy-draulic/electrical system connected.

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General safety instructions

MD082

Risk of falling when riding the machine on treads or platforms.

This danger can result in extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries.

It is prohibited to ride on the machine as a pas-senger or to climb onto machines while they are running. This ban also applies to machines with treads or platforms.

Ensure that no-one rides on the machine.

MD084

Risk of crushing the entire body due to standing in the swivel area when machine parts are being lowered.

This danger can result in extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries.

• It is forbidden to stand in the swivel area of the machine when machine parts are being lowered.

• Direct persons away from the swivel area of any machine parts which can be lowered before you lower the parts.

MD089 Risk of crushing the entire body due to stand-ing under suspended loads or raised machine parts. This danger can result in extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries.

• It is forbidden to stand under suspended loads or raised machine parts.

• Maintain an adequate safety distance from any suspended loads or raised machine parts.

• Ensure that all personnel maintain an ade-quate safety distance from suspended loads or raised machine parts.

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MD094

Danger from electric shock or burns due to unintentional contact with electric transmis-sion lines or from approaching high-voltage transmission lines without authorisation.

These dangers can cause extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries.

Maintain an adequate safety distance from transmission lines carrying high voltage.

Nominal voltage Safety distance from transmission lines

up to 1 kV over 1 up to 110 kV over 110 up to 220 kV over 220 up to 380 kV

1 m 3 m 4 m 5 m

MD095

Read and understand the operating manual safe-ty information before starting up the machine.

MD096

Danger from escaping high-pressure hydrau-lic fluid due to leaking hydraulic hose lines. This can inflict serious injuries with potentially fatal consequences if hydraulic fluid escaping at high pressure passes through the skin and into the body.

• Never attempt to plug leaks in hydraulic hose lines using your hand or fingers.

• Read and observe the information in the operating manual before carrying out maintenance work on the hydraulic hose lines.

• If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, contact a doctor immediately.

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MD102

Danger during intervention in the machine, e.g. installation, adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning, maintaining and repairing, due to the tractor and the machine being started unintentionally and rolling. These dangers can cause extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries.

• Secure the tractor and the machine against unintentional start-up and rolling before any intervention in the machine.

• Depending on the type of intervention, read and understand the information in the rele-vant sections of the operating manual.

MD110 This pictogram identifies parts of the machine that serve as a handle.

MD150

Risk of cutting or severing of fingers/hand through direct contact with moving parts in-volved in the working process. This danger can result in extremely serious inju-ries resulting in the loss of limbs.

Never open or remove safety equipment from moving parts that are involved in the working process whilst the engine of the tractor is running with the PTO shaft / hydraulic system / electronic system connected.

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MD154

Danger of cuts for other road users caused by transport with unguarded, sharp harrow tines of the seed harrow. This danger can result in extremely serious and potentially fatal injuries.

Transportation without a correctly fitted road safety bar is forbidden.

Install the road safety bar provided before start-ing transportation.

MD157

The stability of the machine is guaranteed only if the empty machine is supported on the parking supports.

Always set the empty machine down so that it is stable, on a horizontal parking area with a firm base.

MD199 The maximum operating pressure of the hydrau-lic system is 210 bar.

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General safety instructions 2.13.1 Positioning of warning symbols and other labels

Warning symbols

The following illustrations show the locations of the warning symbols on the machine.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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General safety instructions 2.14 Dangers if the safety information is not observed

Non-compliance with the safety information

• can pose both a danger to people and also to the environment and machine.

• can lead to the loss of all warranty claims.

Seen individually, non-compliance with the safety information could pose the following risks:

• Danger to people through non-secured working areas.

• Failure of important machine functions.

• Failure of prescribed methods of maintenance and repair.

• Danger to people through mechanical and chemical impacts.

• Risk to environment through leakage of hydraulic fluid.

2.15 Safety-conscious working

Besides the safety information in this operating manual, the national general workplace safety and accident prevention regulations are binding.

Comply with the accident prevention instructions on the warning sym-bols.

When driving on public roads and routes, comply with the appropriate statutory road traffic regulations.

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General safety instructions 2.16 Safety information for the operator

WARNING

Risk of crushing, cutting, being trapped or drawn in, or impact through inadequate roadworthiness and operational safety. Before starting up the machine and the tractor, always check their traffic and operational safety.

2.16.1 General safety and accident prevention information

• Beside these instructions, comply with the general valid national safety and accident prevention regulations.

• The warning pictograms and labels attached to the machine provide important information on safe machine operation. Com-pliance with this information guarantees your safety.

• Before moving off and starting up the machine, check the imme-diate area of the machine (children)! Ensure that you can see clearly.

• It is forbidden to ride on the machine or use it as a means of transport!

• Drive in such a way that you always have full control over the tractor with the attached machine.

In so doing, take your personal abilities into account, as well as the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions, the driving characteristics of the tractor and the attached or hitched ma-chine.

Connecting and disconnecting the machine

• Only connect and transport the machine with tractors suitable for the task.

• When connecting machines to the tractor three-point hydraulic system, the attachment categories of the tractor and the ma-chine must always be the same!

• Connect the machine to the prescribed equipment in accordance with the specifications.

• When coupling machines to the front or the rear of the tractor, the following may not be exceeded:

ο the approved total tractor weight

ο the approved tractor axle loads

ο the approved load capacities of the tractor tyres

• Secure the tractor and the machine against unintentional rolling before coupling or uncoupling the machine.

• It is forbidden for people to stand between the machine to be coupled and the tractor while the tractor is moving towards the machine!

Any helpers may only act as guides standing next to the vehi-cles, and may only move between the vehicles when both are at a standstill.

• Before connecting the machine to or disconnecting the machine

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from the tractor's three-point hydraulic system, secure the oper-ating lever of the tractor hydraulic system so that unintentional raising or lowering is prevented!

• When coupling and uncoupling machines, move the support equipment (if available) to the appropriate position (stability).

• When actuating the support equipment, there is a danger of inju-ry from contusion and cutting points!

• Be particularly careful when coupling the machine to the tractor or uncoupling it from the tractor! There are nip and shear points in the vicinity of the coupling point between the tractor and the machine.

• It is forbidden to stand between the tractor and the machine when actuating the three-point hydraulic system.

• Coupled supply lines: ο must give without tension, bending or rubbing on all move-

ments when travelling round corners. ο must not chafe against other parts.

• The release ropes for quick action couplings must hang loosely and may not release themselves when lowered.

• Also ensure that uncoupled machines are stable!

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General safety instructions Use of the machine

• Before starting work, ensure that you understand all the equip-ment and actuation elements of the machine and their function. There is no time for this when the machine is already in opera-tion.

• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing! Loose clothing increases the risk of being caught by drive shafts.

• Only start up the machine if all the safety equipment has been attached and is in the safety position!

• Comply with the maximum load of the connected machine and the approved axle and drawbar loads of the tractor. If necessary, drive only with a partially filled supply hopper.

• It is forbidden to stand in the working area of the machine.

• It is forbidden to stand in the turning and rotation area of the machine.

• There are contusion and cutting points at externally actuated (e.g. hydraulic) machine points.

• Only actuate externally actuated machine parts if you are sure that there is no one within a sufficient safety distance from the machine!

• Secure the tractor against unintentional start-up and rolling be-fore you leave the tractor.

For this: ο Lower the machine onto the ground. ο Apply the tractor parking brake. ο Switch off the tractor engine. ο Remove the ignition key.

Transporting the machine

• When using public highways, national road traffic regulations must be observed.

• Before moving off, check: ο that the supply lines are correctly connected

ο the lighting system for damage, function and cleanliness

ο the brake and hydraulic system for visible damage

ο that the tractor parking brake is released completely

ο the function of the brake system

• Ensure that the tractor has sufficient steering and braking power.

Any machines and front/rear weights connected to the tractor influence the driving behaviour and the steering and braking power of the tractor.

• If necessary, use front weights.

The front tractor axle must always be loaded with at least 20% of the empty tractor weight, in order to ensure sufficient steering power.

• Always fix the front or rear weights to the intended fixing points according to regulations.

• Comply with the maximum payload of the connected machine

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and the approved axle and drawbar loads of the tractor.

• The tractor must guarantee the prescribed brake delay for the loaded vehicle combination (tractor plus connected machine).

• Check the brake power before moving off.

• When turning corners with the machine connected, take the broad load and balance weight of the machine into account.

• Before moving off, ensure sufficient side locking of the tractor lower links, when the machine is fixed to the three-point hydrau-lic system or lower links of the tractor.

• Before moving off, move all the swivel machine parts to the transport position.

• Before moving off, secure all the swivel machine parts in the transport position against risky position changes. Use the transport locks intended for this.

• Before transporting, secure the operating lever of the three-point hydraulic system against the unintentional raising or lowering of the connected/hitched machine.

• Check that the transport equipment, e.g. lighting, warning equipment and protective equipment, is correctly mounted on the machine.

• Before transportation, carry out a visual check that the upper and lower link pins are firmly fixed with the lynch pin against uninten-tional release.

• Adjust your forward speed to the prevailing conditions. • Before driving downhill, switch to a low gear. • Before moving off, always switch off the independent wheel

braking (lock the pedals).

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General safety instructions 2.16.2 Hydraulic system

• The hydraulic system is under high pressure.

• Ensure that the hydraulic hose lines are connected correctly.

• When connecting the hydraulic hose lines, ensure that the hy-draulic system is depressurised on both the machine and tractor sides.

• It is forbidden to block the operator controls on the tractor which are used for hydraulic and electrical movements of components, e.g. folding, swivelling and pushing movements. The movement must stop automatically when you release the appropriate con-trol. This does not apply to equipment movements that ο are continuous or

ο are automatically controlled or

ο are designed to require a floating position or pressure posi-tion

• Before working on the hydraulic system ο lower the machine.

ο depressurise the hydraulic system.

ο switch off the tractor engine.

ο apply the tractor parking brake.

ο take out the ignition key.

• Have the hydraulic hose lines checked at least once a year by a specialist for proper functioning.

• Replace the hydraulic hose lines if damaged or worn. Only use our original AMAZONE hydraulic hose lines.

• The hydraulic hose lines should not be used for longer than six years, including any storage time of maximum two years. Even with proper storage and approved use, hoses and hose connec-tions are subject to natural ageing, thus limiting the length of use. However, it may be possible to specify the length of use from experience values, in particular when taking the risk poten-tial into account. In the case of hoses and hose connections made from thermoplastics, other guide values may be decisive.

• Never attempt to plug leaks in hydraulic hose lines using your hand or fingers.

Escaping high-pressure fluid (hydraulic fluid) may pass through the skin and ingress into the body, causing serious injuries.

If you are injured by hydraulic fluid, contact a doctor immediately. Risk of infection.

• When searching for leakage points, use suitable aids, to avoid the serious risk of infection.

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General safety instructions 2.16.3 Electrical system

• When working on the electrical system, always disconnect the battery (negative terminal).

• Only use the prescribed fuses. If fuses are used that are too highly rated, the electrical system will be destroyed – danger of fire!

• Ensure that the battery is connected correctly - first connect the positive terminal and then connect the negative terminal. When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the negative terminal first, followed by the positive terminal.

• Always place the appropriate cover over the positive battery terminal. If there is accidental earth contact, there is a risk of ex-plosion.

• Danger of explosion! Avoid the production of sparks and naked flames in the vicinity of the battery!

• The machine can be equipped with electronic components, the function of which may be influenced by electromagnetic interfer-ence from other units. Such interference can pose risks to peo-ple, if the following safety information is not followed.

ο In the case of retrofitting of electrical units and/or compo-nents on the machine, with a connection to the on-board power supply, the user must check whether the installation might cause faults on the vehicle electronics or other com-ponents.

ο Ensure that the retrofitted electrical and electronic compo-nents comply with the EMC directive 2004/108/EEC in the appropriate version and carry the CE mark.

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General safety instructions 2.16.4 Attached tools

• When tools are attached, the attachment categories of the trac-tor and the machine must always coincide or be matched to one another.

• Take note of the manufacturer's instructions.

• Before attaching machines to or removing them from the three-point suspension, shift the operating equipment to a position in which unintended raising or lowering is impossible.

• There is a risk of crushing or shearing injury around the three-point linkage.

• The machine may only be transported and towed by the tractors intended for this purpose.

• There is a risk of injury when machines are coupled to and un-coupled from the tractor.

• Do not step between tractor and machine when operating the external control for the three-point attachment!

• There is a risk of crushing and shearing injury when operating the support devices.

• When devices are attached to the front or the rear of the tractor, the following may not be exceeded:

ο the approved total tractor weight

ο the approved tractor axle loads

ο the approved load capacities of the tractor tyres

• Observe the maximum payload of the attached devices and the permissible axle loads of the tractor.

• Always ensure that the tractor lower links are adequately locked against sideways movement before transporting the machine.

• When travelling on public roads,

ο the operating lever for the tractor lower links must be se-cured against lowering

ο the on-board computer must be switched off.

• Shift all equipment into the transport position before travelling on the road.

• Any devices and ballast weights attached to a tractor influence the driving behaviour and the steering and braking power of the tractor.

• The front tractor axle must always be loaded with at least 20% of the empty tractor weight, in order to ensure sufficient steering power. If necessary, use front weights.

• Repair, maintenance and cleaning work or rectifying malfunc-tions must always only be carried out with

ο the ignition key removed

ο the on-board computer switched off.

• Leave safety devices attached and always position them in the protective position.

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General safety instructions 2.16.5 Operation of the seed drill

• Observe the permissible filling quantities of the hopper (hopper capacity).

• Use the steps and the loading board only when filling the hopper.

It is forbidden to ride on the machine during operation.

• During the calibration test, note the danger points from rotating and oscillating machine parts.

• Before transportation, remove the track discs of the tramline marker.

• Do not place any parts in the hopper.

• Lock the track marker (construction-dependent) in the transport position before transportation.

2.16.6 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs

• Only carry out cleaning, maintenance and repair work on the machine when: ο the on-board computer is switched off ο the drive is switched off ο the tractor engine is at a standstill ο the ignition key has been removed.

• Regularly check the nuts and bolts for a firm seat and retighten them as necessary.

• Secure the raised machine and/or raised machine parts against unintentional lowering before performing any cleaning, mainte-nance or repair work on the machine!

• When replacing work tools with blades, use suitable tools and gloves.

• Dispose of oils, greases and filters in the appropriate way.

• Disconnect the cable to the tractor generator and battery, before carrying out electrical welding work on the tractor and on at-tached machines.

• Spare parts must meet at least the specified technical require-ments of AMAZONEN-WERKE! This is ensured through the use of original AMAZONE spare parts.

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Loading and unloading 3 Loading and unloading

The pictogram (Fig. 6) marks the location at which the chain for lifting the machine with a crane is to be secured.

Fig. 6

DANGER

Attach the chains for loading the machine with a crane only at the marked locations.

DANGER

Compliance with this information guarantees your safety:

• Load the machine only with the hopper empty.

• Please pay attention to the required tensile strength of the chain.

• Do not walk under suspended loads.

• Lash the machine down on the transport vehicle in accordance with regulations.

Attach the crane hooks to the three eyes (Fig. 7) in the hopper, for loading

• the solo machines, e.g. AD-P 303 Super

• the combination, consisting of cultivator, roller and seed drill

Fig. 7

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Product description 4 Product description

4.1 Overview of subassemblies

Fig. 8

Fig. 8/…

(1) Cultivator; rotary cultivator or rotary harrow as required

(2) Roller; wedge ring roller or tooth packer roller as required

(3) AD-P Super top-mounted seed drill

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Product description 4.2 Assemblies of the machine

Fig. 9 Fig. 9/…

(1) Hopper

(2) Swivelling cover

(3) Distributor head

(4) Dosing unit

(5) Seed hoses

(6) Track marker (secured to cultivator)

(7) RoTeC control coulters

(8) Roller harrow, exact harrow as required

(9) Blower fan

(10) Loading board

(11) Calibration trough

(12) Roller feeler (required for electr. dosing drive for distance measurement)

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Product description Fig. 10

AMALOG+ control terminal (optional)

Fig. 10

Fig. 11/...

AMADRILL+ control terminal (optional)

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

AMATRON 3 control terminal (optional)

Fig. 12

Fig. 13/...

(1) Seed dosing unit

(2) Injector sluice

Fig. 13

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Product description Fig. 14/...

(1) Electric motor (with "full dosing", the electric motor drives the seed dosing roller)

Fig. 14

Fig. 15/...

(1) Level sensor (view without charging sieve)

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

RoTeC control coulter

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

Tramline marker

Fig. 17

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Product description 4.3 Safety and protection equipment

Fig. 18/...

(1) Chain guard on Vario gearbox

Fig. 18

Fig. 19/...

(1) Securing by riveting prevents the charging sieves from being removed with the dosing roller running (with full dosing)

Fig. 19

Fig. 20/...

(1) Positioning pin secured with lynch pin for safe transport of track marker

(2) Rubber buffer (visual indicator) The track marker is not vertical, i.e. the track marker has not been secured with the lynch pin (above).

Fig. 20

Fig. 21/...

(1) Road safety bar for exact harrow

Fig. 21

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Product description 4.4 Overview – Supply lines between the tractor and the machine

4.4.1 Hydraulic connections

• All hydraulic hose lines are equipped with grips.

Coloured markings with a code number or code letter have been applied to the gripping sections in order to assign the respective hydraulic function to the pressure line of a tractor control unit!

Films are stuck on the implement for the markings that illustrate

the respective hydraulic function. • The tractor control unit must be used in different types of activa-

tion, depending on the hydraulic function.

Latched, for a permanent oil circulation

Tentative, activate until the action is executed

Float position, free oil flow in the control unit

Marking Function Tractor control unit

yellow

Track marker / Pre-emergence

marker

move into working position double acting

move into headlands position

blue

Coulter pres-sure /

Exact harrow

increase double acting

decrease

green

Coulter lift

lower double acting

raise

natural Star wheel lift single-acting

red

Hydraulic fan motor (Pressure line with priority) single-acting

red

Pressure-free return flow

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Product description 4.4.2 Data cable

Designation Function

Machine connector Connection for on-board computer

4.4.3 Power connection for road transportation

Designation Function

Plug (7-pin) Road traffic lighting system

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Product description 4.5 Transportation equipment

Fig. 22/...

(1) 2 rear-facing warning boards

(2) 1 licence plate holder (optional)

only machines with exact harrow: (3) Road safety bar, two-part

Fig. 22

Fig. 23/...

(1) 2 rear-facing turn indicators

(2) 2 side reflectors, yellow

(3) 2 brake and rear lights

(4) 2 reflectors, red

(5) 1 light for licence plate

(6) 2 reflectors, red, rectangular

Fig. 23

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Product description Fig. 24/...

(1) 2 forwards-facing warning signs

Fig. 24

Fig. 25/...

(1) 2 limiting lights pointing forwards

(2) 2 forwards-facing turn indicators

Fig. 25

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Product description 4.6 Intended use

The machine

• is designed for metering and placing certain commercially avail-able seeds during agricultural work

• is mounted on a permitted AMAZONE cultivator

• is coupled to the tractor three-point hitch together with the culti-vator and is operated by an additional person.

Slopes can be travelled

• along the contours

direction of travel to the left: 10 %

direction of travel to the right: 10 %

• along the gradient

uphill: 10 %

downhill: 10 %

Intended use also includes:

• Compliance with all the instructions in this operating manual

• Compliance with inspection and maintenance specifications

• Exclusive use of original AMAZONE spare parts.

Other uses to those specified above are forbidden and shall be con-sidered as improper.

For any damage resulting from improper use:

• The operator bears sole responsibility.

• AMAZONEN-WERKE assumes no liability whatsoever.

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Product description 4.7 Danger area and danger points

The danger area is the area around the machine in which people can be caught:

• by work movements made by the machine and its tools • by materials or foreign objects ejected by the machine • by tools rising or lowering unintentionally • by unintentional rolling of the tractor and the machine.

Within the machine danger area, there are danger points with perma-nent or unexpected risks. Warning symbols indicate these danger points and warn against residual dangers, which cannot be eliminated for construction reasons. Here, the special safety regulations of the appropriate section shall be valid.

No-one may stand in the machine danger area:

• if the tractor engine is running with a connected PTO shaft / hy-draulic system.

• as long as the tractor and machine are not protected against unintentional start-up and running.

The operator may only move the machine or switch or drive the tools from the transport position to the working position or vice-versa when there is no-one in the machine danger area.

Danger points exist • between the tractor and the machine, particularly during coupling

and uncoupling operations

• in the area of moving parts

• on the machine while it is moving

• under raised, unsecured machines or machine parts

• in the area of the swivelling track markers.

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Product description 4.8 Rating plate and CE mark

The figure shows the arrangement of the rating plate and the CE mark on the machine.

The CE mark indicates compliance with the stipulations of the valid EU directives.

Fig. 26

The rating plate and the CE mark indicate:

(1) Machine ID no.

(2) Type

(3) Basic weight kg

(4) Max. load kg

(5) Factory

(6) Model year

(7) Year of construction

Fig. 27

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Product description 4.9 Technical data

AD-P 303 Super AD-P 403 Super

Working width [m] 3.00 4.00

Transport width [m] 3.03 4.03

Number of sowing units 24/18 32/24

Row spacing [cm] 12.5/16.6 12.5/16.6

Hopper capacity [l] 1500 1500

Hopper content with extension [l] 2000 2000

Filling height (without extension) [m] 2.03 2.03

Overall height [m] 2.67 2.67

Working speed [km/h] 6 to 12 6 to 12

Blower fan drive hydraulic hydraulic

4.9.1 Technical data for the calculation of tractor weights and tractor axle loads

The technical data in this section are needed to calculate the tractor weights and tractor axle loads (see Seite 87).

Distance "d"

Distance "d": 0.9 m Distance between the centre of the lower link ball and the cen-tre of gravity of the rear machine combination

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Product description Total weight (GH)

Permissible total weight (GH) of the rear machine combination is the sum of the weights (see Fig. 28) of the

• basic weight of seed drill with roller

• basic weight of coulter set

• basic weight of harrow

• payload of the seed drill

• basic weight of cultivator.

Seed drill AD-P 303 Super AD-P 403 Super

Seed drill with tooth packer roller dia. 600 mm [kg] 1120 1345

Seed drill with wedge ring roller dia. 580 mm (12.5 cm)

[kg] 1110 1315

RoTeC control coulter (12.5 cm) [kg] 192 256

RoTeC+ control coulter (12.5 cm) [kg] 285 380

Exact harrow [kg] 97 125

Roller harrow (12.5 cm) [kg] 98 121

Payload without extension [kg] 1400 1400

Payload with extension [kg] 1800 1800

Cultivator KE/KG 3000 Super KE/KG 4000 Super

Basic weight of KE Super [kg] 990 1250

Basic weight of KG Super [kg] 1230 1530

Total weight (intermediate total) [kg]

Coupling parts (= 10% of total weight) [kg]

Total weight (GH) = Total weight + coupling parts

[kg]

Fig. 28

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Product description 4.10 Necessary tractor equipment

For operation of the machine in compliance with the intended use the tractor must fulfil the following requirements.

Tractor engine power

AD-P 303 Super from 80 kW (110 bhp) upwards

AD-P 403 Super from 100 kW (140 bhp) upwards

Electrical system

Battery voltage: 12 V (volts)

Lighting socket: 7-pin

Hydraulic system

Maximum operating pressure: 210 bar

Tractor pump capacity: at least 80 l/min at 150 bar

Machine hydraulic fluid: Gearbox/hydraulic fluid Utto SAE 80W API GL4

The machine hydraulic/transmission fluid is suitable for the combined hydraulic/transmission fluid circuits of all standard makes of tractor.

Control units: Depending on configuration (see section "Overview – Supply lines between the tractor and the machine", Seite 42).

4.11 Noise production data

The workplace-related emission value (acoustic pressure level) is 74 dB(A), measured in operating condition at the ear of the tractor driver with the cabin closed.

Measuring unit: OPTAC SLM 5.

The sound pressure level is primarily dependent on the vehicle used.

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Structure and function 5 Structure and function

The following section provides information on the machine structure and the functions of the individual components.

Fig. 29

The AD-P pneumatic top-mounted seed drill (Fig. 29/1) is used as part of a cultivation combination with

• AMAZONE rotary cultivator (Fig. 29/2), AMAZONE rotary harrow (as required) and

• AMAZONE wedge ring roller (Fig. 29/3), AMAZONE tooth packer roller (as required).

This cultivation combination optimises loosening of the soil, recompacting and precise drilling in a single operation. Mulch sowing is possible with the rotary cultivator (Fig. 29/2) in combination with the RoTeC control coulters (Fig. 29/4).

The AD-P pneumatic top-mounted seed drill allows precise seed placement, even placement depth and coverage of the seed and a track-free, well-structured field after tilling.

The seed is carried along in the hopper (Fig. 29/5).

The metered seed volume passes from the seed dosing unit, which is driven by a electric motor or optionally by a star wheel, into the air stream generated by the blower fan.

The air stream conveys the seed to the distributor head (Fig. 29/6), which distributes the seed uniform-ly onto all the coulters (Fig. 29/4).

The seed is embedded in the soil secured in strips by the wedge rings (Fig. 29/3). The tooth packer roller can be used as required.

The seed is covered with loose soil by the roller harrow (Fig. 29/7). The exact harrow can be used as required.

The field connection run is marked in the centre of the tractor by the track markers (Fig. 29/8).

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Structure and function 5.1 AMALOG+ on-board computer (optional)

The AMALOG+ on-board computer consists of

• the control terminal

• the basic equipment (cable and fastening material).

Fig. 30

The AMALOG+ on-board computer

• is intended for entering machine-specific data before beginning work

• measures the covered part area [ha]

• stores the total area cultivated [ha]

• indicates the travel speed [km/h]

• controls the electrically operated tramline control and the hydraulically operated tramline marker

• indicates the tramline number

• monitors the tramline control in the distributor head

• monitors the blower fan speed

• indicates the position of the hydraulically operated track markers

• triggers an alarm if the seed level in the seed box falls below the set minimum fill level. Digital fill level monitoring (optional) is required.

Rotary cultivator operation

The AMALOG+

• monitors the function of the overload clutch. Acoustic alarm in event of tool carrier standstill.

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Structure and function 5.2 AMADRILL+ on-board computer (optional)

The AMADRILL+ on-board computer consists of

• the control terminal

• the basic equipment (cable and fastening material).

Fig. 31

The AMADRILL+ on-board computer

• is intended for entering machine-specific data before beginning work

• measures the covered part area [ha]

• stores the total area cultivated [ha]

• indicates the travel speed [km/h]

• controls the electrically operated tramline control and the hydraulically operated tramline marker

• indicates the tramline number

• monitors the tramline control in the distributor head

• monitors the blower fan speed

• indicates the position of the hydraulically operated track markers

• triggers an alarm if the seed level in the seed box falls below the set minimum fill level. Digital fill level monitoring (optional) is required.

• adjusts the sowing rate to the working speed. Vario gearbox with electronic seed rate setting (optional) is required.

Rotary cultivator operation

The AMADRILL+

• monitors the function of the overload clutch. Acoustic alarm in event of tool carrier standstill.

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Structure and function 5.3 AMATRON 3 on-board computer (optional)

The AMATRON 3 is an operating terminal for fertiliser spreaders, field sprayers and seed drills.

The AMATRON 3 consists of

• the control terminal

• the basic equipment (cable and fastening material)

• the job computer on the machine.

Fig. 32

The AMATRON 3 serves

• to input machine-specific data

• to input job-related data

• to monitor and control machine functions

ο track marker actuation

ο tramline control

• to change the sowing rate during sowing

ο adjustment of sowing rate to working speed

ο adjustment of sowing rate to different soils.

The AMATRON 3 indicates

• the current travel speed [km/h]

• the current spread rate [kg/ha]

• the current hopper content [kg]

• the remaining distance [m] until the hopper is empty

• the track marker working position

• the position of the tramline counter and the tramline marker

• the blower fan speed.

For a commenced order, the AMATRON 3 stores

• the daily and total volume output [kg]

• the daily and total area cultivated [ha]

• the daily and total sowing time [h]

• the average work performance [ha/h].

The AMATRON 3 issues an alarm

• if the seed level in the hopper falls below the set minimum fill level (optional).

The AMATRON 3 operating manual describes the operation of the on-board computer on the ma-chine.

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Structure and function Rotary cultivator operation

The AMATRON 3

• monitors the function of the overload clutch. Acoustic alarm in event of tool carrier standstill.

5.4 Hopper and loading board

The hopper is equipped with a swivelling cover (Fig. 33/1), which is sealed against dust and water.

The hopper is filled from the loading board (Fig. 33/2) at the rear of the seed drill.

Fig. 33

5.4.1 Digital fill level monitoring (optional)

A level sensor (Fig. 34/1) monitors the seed level in the hopper.

If the seed level reaches the level sensor, the on-board computer receives an impulse and a warn-ing message appears. An alarm signal sounds at the same time. This alarm signal is intended to remind the tractor driver to fill up the seeds again.

The height of the level sensor is adjustable.

Fig. 34

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Structure and function 5.5 Dosing

The hopper has a dosing unit.

The seed is metered by a dosing roller in the dosing unit. The speed of the dosing roller de-termines the sowing rate.

The dosing roller (Fig. 35/1) can be replaced.

The seed falls into the injector sluice (Fig. 35/2) and is directed by the air flow to the distributor head and then to the coulters.

Fig. 35

The dosing roller can be driven

• by the star wheel (Fig. 36/1) via the Vario gearbox (star wheel drive)

Fig. 36

• by an electric motor (full dosing) (Fig. 37/1). The on-board computer determines the working speed using the impulses from the star wheel or from a roller feeler.

Fig. 37

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Structure and function Star wheel drive

The sowing rate (speed of dosing roller)

• can be adjusted on the Vario gearbox

• is set by the on-board computer on the basis of the calibration test and the working speed if equipped with the Vario gearbox with electronic seed rate adjustment.

Full dosing

The sowing rate (speed of dosing roller) is set by the on-board computer on the basis of the calibration test and the working speed.

The speed of the dosing roller

• determines the sowing rate. The higher the speed of the electric motor, the greater the sowing rate.

• automatically adjusts to changing working speeds.

As soon as the roller feeler stops, for example when turning at the end of a field, the electric motor switches off and the dosing rolle